Senior Welding Inspector III: Quality & Code Compliance

Construction Material Testing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority across projects. The role involves writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Welding Inspectors, and approving procedure and welder qualification documents.

The candidate should have AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of documented leadership, and strong familiarity with AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104.

Qualifications

• AWS SCWI or current CWI with 8+ years of welding inspection leadership.
• Experience writing welding quality programs for structural, industrial, or pipeline work.
• Credible with engineers, fabricators, and building officials; ability to write clear procedures.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and approve welding quality plans, inspection procedures, and NDT procedures.
• Supervise CWIs and Welding Inspectors across projects; review their reports and calibrate calls.
• Approve WPS, PQR, and welder qualification packages; witness or direct procedure qualification testing.
• Audit fabricators and erectors' welding quality systems; qualify NDT subcontractors.
• Resolve disputed indications and repairs with engineers of record; represent the company in welding quality reviews.

Education

AWS SCWI / CWI with 8+ years experience

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Senior Certified Welding Inspector III to serve as the welding quality authority across projects. The role involves writing and reviewing welding quality programs, supervising CWIs and Welding Inspectors, and approving procedure and welder qualification documents.

The candidate should have AWS SCWI or a CWI with 8+ years of documented leadership, and strong familiarity with AWS D1.1/D1.5/D1.8, ASME IX, and API 1104.